The Occasional Observer

Lest we think the culture war (by which traditionalists seek to retain our ability to describe our culture as Christian and see that as a good, not intolerant, thing) is merely a battle over arcane or superficial issues, G.K. Chesterton would like to remind us, particularly at this time of the year, that it is not:

"The great majority of people will go on observing forms that cannot be explained; they will keep Christmas Day with Christmas gifts and Christmas benedictions; they will continue to do it; and some day suddenly wake up and discover why."